The flag has retained its original color with some slight fading. All of the above features add strong folk qualities to the flag s design. This flag of began life as a doubleapplique 50 star flag, but in the tumultuous period of the early 1970s, at the height of americas involvement in the vietnam war, its stars were removed and repurposed to produce a singlesided 25 star peace flag. Lot consisting of an aluminium airplane with marble pedestal dimensions. As of july of 2006, the 50star flag has been in use longer than any other u. The flag of the united states of america, often referred to as the american flag or u. How much is the american flag worth with 48 stars answers. In this video i show two flags that i have hanging in my room. Rick wyatt, 5 april 1998 this flag flew from 4 july, 1912, to 3 july, 1949. Dec 23, 2010 indeed these two variants show up right from the beginning of the 48 star flag in 1912.
The 48 star flag was in use from 1912 to 1959, the second longestused u. There were thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. The 48 star flag is available for purchase from my friends at u. The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the. Came in a packaging tube to protect it from getting bent.
Made from fade resistant, outdoor nylon material, this historic flag includes appliqued. Depending on condition, a wool 48star flag usually has a somewhat higher value than a cotton version. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the united states, which happened on. American made 3x5 ft us flag made in usa embroidered stars and sewn stripes. While the 50star flag looks very similar to its predecessors, had any of. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The flag has stitched stars and solid brass hoists. The box is in pretty good shape with small tear on the side and wear and age spots on it. Get the best deals on 48 star flag when you shop the largest online selection at. This flag was official for 47 years, longer than any other flag, through two world wars. Vintage annin reliance 48star united states 48 x 72.
This 48 star flag became the official american flag on july 4th, 1912. In use for 47 years from july 4, 1912, to july 3, 1959. Even though the fiftystar flag is authorized, no law or provisions of the flag code prohibits the use or display of any previously authorized flag of the united states. Old glory 48 stars wwii flag from flags unlimited us flags. Up for bid is a vintage annin defiance 4x6 48 star american flag that comes in a 50 star flag box that is not the original box. A book published by the house of representatives in 1977 describes the symbolism of.
When the us had 48 states from 1912 to 1959 on april 4, 1818, a plan was passed by congress at the suggestion of u. Each 48star flag features brass grommets and is suitable for indoor or outdoor display. I said, you dont know it, but this is a 48 star flag. Mar 31, 2020 flag day is celebrated every year on june 14 thanks to a proclamation issued by president woodrow wilson in 1916. The stars are arranged in the official 6 rows of 8, but are upside down in orientation on their vertical axis, with two points up instead of one. This flag was official for 47 years, longer than any other flag, through two world wars and the emergence of the united states of.
Our 3x5ft polyester 48 stars flag has header tape and 2 metal grommets flag is dyesublimated with beautiful bold colors. The us flag with 48 stars came into being in 1912, when new mexico and arizona became states. Oct 15, 2017 vtg 40s enamel 48 star american flag brooch pin wwii patriotic sweetheart tassel kbcate on ebay stay safe and healthy. This is a gallery of flags arranged with one or more stars as a feature of their design. Our 3x5ft polyester 48 stars flag has header tape along the top edge with 3 metal grommets. Unless you find a us navy made flag, their value is fairly low. I feel many people would have had the 48 star since america had just won wwii relatively. Flag is four x six inches attached to ten inch black staff, topped with gilt spear silklike material sewn on all four sides base not included.
Old glory 48 stars wwii flag this is the official u. So we know your flag was made sometime between 1912 and 1959. The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of new mexico and arizona. Antique large american flag with 48 stars, circa pre1940s. If a 48 star flag has any other pattern except the box pattern, it is more desirable to collectors no matter the size. Two stars were added to the flag for the admission of new mexico and arizona. This version of the american flag would have appealed to geography junkies with 48 stars located inside a map of the continental united states in the approximate locations of each state capital. With new mexico and arizona reaching statehood in 1912, the 48 star flag was approved on july 4, 1912. After 1916, pretty much everyone switched to the even rows with the stars one over the other like the second one you mention. New listing vintage 48 star us flag 31 x 55 inches stars and stripes. I have no idea of where the flag came from or where it may have flown.
The 48star flag was in effect for 47 years until the 49star version became official on july 4, 1959. Apparently some people did make such flags, what ever their reasons for doing so may have been. Rare flags antique american flags, historic american flags. Vtg 40s enamel 48 star american flag brooch pin wwii. The 48 star flag is the one pictured in the famous photo of u. The 30th state, wisconsin, joined the union on may 29th, 1848, and the 30 star flag was the official flag until july 3rd, 1851. To my understanding, the 48 star american flag was used until the late 1950s. Eisenhower in 1959 although the design wouldnt be official until. Taft was the only president to serve under this flag. A star was added for each state that joined the union, and the placement of the stars changed patterns as necessary for uniformity. Dave and his wife susan came across the flag while cleaning out daves mothers house and they had it folded by the veterans of. The tularosa basin historical society museum has one such flag, with staggered rows of 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, and 7 stars. All of the above features add strong folk qualities to the flags design. What will the next iteration of the american flag look like.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Other versions of the flag include one with 49 stars and the 43. All folded and tucked, a 48star flag honoring a world war. Frequently asked questions rare flags antique american flags. Because some flag makers also printed new star counts before their respective states were officially added called anticipatory flags, it is not surprising that some chose to produce 48 star flags well before the 48th state entered the union in 1912. The book starts out by giving a couple explanations of why we carry or fly our flag. Flag 48 stars 3x5 bulldog us flag 3x5 flown over us capitol july 4 1976 certificate of au rare 49 star american flag 3x5 bull dog bunting usa. This is an original fabric large american flag with 48 stars. It is thick cloth material not like the other flags that are a polyester thin junk, the colors are so dark true. We used this flag for a 1940swwii era costumed dance troupe. Additional mentions of 48star flags are made in various newspapers through the years prior to 1912, so it is indeed clear that some flag. These 48star historic us flags are madetoorder and constructed of highquality dense nylon with appliqued stars and sewn stripes. This us flag is just like your standard cloth flag with a wooden handle but features only 48 stars. Favorite answer the us flag with 48 stars came into being in 1912, when new mexico and arizona became states.
A navy veteran, a vexillologist, answers these questions and talks about our flag. One star was added to the flag for the admission of oklahoma. The 50star flag was ordered by then president eisenhower on august 21, 1959, and was adopted in july 1960. Vintage 48 star flag by dettras flag my vintage flags. Printed on one side all the way through the fabric, doublestitched around curved edge. New listing vintage 48 star flag 2piece copper printing block wwii era. Usa air force airplane messernicht \ flag 48 stars book. The best 48 star flag to collect, then, would be a wool one. I fly it to honor my grandfathers who served in world war i, my fatherinlaw who served in world war ii, and my dad who served in korea. New listing vintage waving 48 star flag 2piece copper printing block wwii.
The 48 star flag is significantly more common than other variations. It explains about the thirteen colonies, what the original flags stripes and stars symbolized, where it was carried in to battle, how there was the confederate flag, and then how we had 48 stars for. This flag was the official flag when pearl harbor was bombed, and as the u. Get the best deals on vintage american flag when you shop the largest online selection. Original us flag had stripes as it still does and stars. The 48 star pattern was a box pattern, all stars in a row forming a box in the canton the blue part. It went to 49 stars in 1959 with the addition of alaska, and 50 stars in 1960 hawaii. The stars are hand sewn into the internationally recognized symbol for peace, designed in 1958. Journeys of a generation is a fulllength documentary about the world war ii generation. Their stories are laid out like stars on a flag, stitched together one by one, until you discover the masterpiece that forms our history. Just over a year after the twentystar flag was introduced, the united.
For flags depicting actual stars in the sky, see gallery of astronomical flags. Here is an old 48 star american flag i picked up last week. This flag was official for 47 years, longer than any. The wwi era flag belonging to dave nirodes grandfather is rare with its allcotton construction and that it only bears 48 stars. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How quickly did the 48 star flag disappear once the 50 star was introduced.
Our 12x18 inch 48 star usa stick flag is perfect for decorating or for waving in a parade to show your national pride. Two stars were added for the admission of new mexico 1912 and arizona 1912 to the united states of america. Each 48 star flag features brass grommets and is suitable for indoor or outdoor display. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The top corner had the blue paper ripped of on top. Az flag usa 48 stars flag 3 x 5 us american flags 90 x 150 cm banner 3x5 ft. This early 48 star flag dates to the beginning of the 20th century, and is especially rare because of the beautiful hand embroidering that reads nov. Reid in which the flag was changed to have 20 stars, with a new star to be added when each new state was. This flag is still a legal flag and may be flown at any time. Old glory 48 stars ww2 flag and other historical flags from flags unlimited, offering a large selection of flags and flag accessories at discounted prices. New listingvintage 48 star american flag 4 feet 6 x 7 this flag is a distressed flag. The 45 star flag is probably the next most common and then the 46, each with a slightly higher respective value. Then it goes on to tell you about how our flag came about. Just a really neat piece i would like to frame it but that.
The 48 star flag was used between 19121959 when arizona and new mexico joined the nation. Timeline of the flag of the united states wikipedia. The star american flag is the only flag variation more common than the 48 star version. Buy products related to 48 star flag products and see what customers say about 48 star flag products on. Jun 04, 2019 when the us had 48 states from 1912 to 1959 on april 4, 1818, a plan was passed by congress at the suggestion of u.
Comes with a set of practice flags to ensure 1st time success. Just kiddingdisplay your historical flag with pride. Check out our 48 star flag selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our memorabilia shops. Used to celebrate patriotic events election day, 4th july, memorial day etc historical americana company, uses modern museum framing technology to frame our antique flags. See more ideas about vintage, civil war flags and 48 star flag. Doing some quick internet research gave me the following list. All of our 12x18 inch flags are mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick with a golden plastic spear top. The homemade flag celebrates armistice day, also known as remembrance day and today celebrated as veterans day. The following is a timeline of the flag of the united states 1776 january 1 the continental colours designed in 1775 is displayed at the camp of the commanding general george washington of virginia over the continental army forces in the american revolutionary war at prospect hill, north of cambridge and boston, massachusetts during the siege of boston. When my stepdad passed away i came into possession of two flags. From 4 july 1912 through 3 july 1959, the flag of the united states had 48 stars on it, because there were 48 states in the union. In 1912, two stars were added, representing arizona and new mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48, arranged in 6 rows of 8 stars each. Diorama american flag 48 stars 1912 1959 172, 148, 1.
Quick and easy assembly simply cut, glue and mould to your selected shape detailed instructions included. What would the value of a flag with 48 stars be answers. On the left is an older version of old glory it is a 48 star american flag from the 40s50s. In 1795, the number of stars and stripes was increased from to 15 to reflect the entry of vermont and kentucky as states of the union.
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